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Two of our oldest and much loved vegetables, beetroot and cauliflower lend themselves to many recipes.

There is no better time than summer to indulge in the luscious sweetness of fruit. Fruit is one crop that it is imperative to buy organically. But beware: organic fruit bought at the supermarket is very different from what you can buy at True Food.

Over the last couple of decades, people have become increasingly aware of how most meat is produced. The bucolic image of animals living a free and healthy life before a quick and humane slaughter is far from reality. Find out how meat at True Food is better for you, the animal and the environment

The variety of world cheeses available is staggering. However, the UK produces an impressive variety on its own. We are very fortunate that we have some fabulous cheeses being produced right on our doorstep, including some of our favourites from local suppliers Village Maid!

One of the great things that True Food sells is a large array of unshelled loose nuts. The turnover is high so the nuts are fresh, and they offer excellent value for money. Not everyone can afford to buy everything organic, but nuts are one food where buying organic should be a priority.

Everything we eat determines our health – be it good or otherwise. It really is that simple. Mental health is a part of our health and the physical and psychological cannot be separated in this case. One affects the other. Find out what food affects your mood.

Fat does not make you fat: You could be forgiven for believing that fats and oils were unhealthy. Nothing could be further from the truth – they contain nutrients essential for health that cannot be found (in a useable or bio-available form) elsewhere.

We surely all know about the gut microbiome by now. It is the prime player in our immunity and there are billions more microbes in our gut, than cells in our bodies! What does it all mean for us?

Legumes are a staple food of many countries around the world and they are popular here due to their nutrient density, taste and low cost. Diana Earnshaw gives you the Legume low-down and a recipe to try.

Charlotte Hawkins offers top tips to eat healthily on a budget at True Food, as well as give you the reassurance that it has been ethically sourced with minimal environmental impact. A win-win situation!